International Women's Day in Nillumbik

Everyone is invited to Nillumbik Shire Council’s International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at Eltham Community and Reception Centre on Wednesday 4 March 2020.

A celebration of great achievements by women, the function will run from 6pm-9.30pm and includes a buffet-style dinner, live entertainment, a Women in Business Marketplace, networking opportunities, and a gift bag for every guest.

The 2020 IWD theme is #EachForEqual, which encourages all of us to help create a gender equal world by challenging stereotypes, fighting biases, broadening perceptions and celebrating women's achievements.

This year’s guest speaker will be celebrated Australian author Maxine Beneba Clarke, whose fiction, non-fiction and poetry explores contemporary themes of bullying, relationships, migration, racism and environmentalism.       

Feminist action group The Violet Fems, made up of students from Eltham High School, will also join the speaking panel. The group was recently awarded a grant as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign for their installation The Catwalk, which put the spotlight on gender inequality as seen through the issue of catcalling.

Musical entertainment will be performed by local women, and the marketplace will be hosted by local women. The MCs for the event will be Mayor Karen Egan and Councillor Jane Ashton.

Tickets on sale now at nsciwd2020.eventbrite.com.au

Following the theme of the day, local business owners and entrepreneurs are also encourage to attend the Women in Business Networking High Tea during the afternoon before the IWD Dinner, at Eltham Community & Reception Centre from 1pm-3pm on Wednesday 4 March.